Amylase, 24 Hour Urine

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsAmylase, 24-Hour Urine measures the amount of amylase excreted in urine over a full day. Amylase is an enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars during digestion.

What type of sample is required for this test?Urine

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Amylase, 24-Hour Urine measures the amount of amylase excreted in urine over a full day. Amylase is an enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas and salivary glands that helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars during digestion.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.